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Enhancing ASD Diagnosis with Telehealth: Practical Insights for Practitioners

Enhancing ASD Diagnosis with Telehealth: Practical Insights for Practitioners

The use of telehealth in the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is gaining traction, and recent research provides compelling evidence of its effectiveness. A scoping review titled "Use of telehealth for facilitating the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A scoping review" highlights the promising outcomes of telehealth methods in diagnosing ASD.

Telehealth offers two primary methods for ASD diagnostic assessment:

The review identified ten studies, all conducted in the USA, that utilized these telehealth methods for ASD diagnosis. The findings were overwhelmingly positive, showing high agreement between remote and face-to-face diagnostic methods, as well as high levels of satisfaction among families and clinicians.

Key Findings

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners can enhance their diagnostic capabilities by integrating telehealth methods into their practice. Here are some practical steps:

Future Directions

While the initial findings are promising, larger randomized controlled trials are warranted to further validate the effectiveness of telehealth in ASD diagnosis. Practitioners are encouraged to stay updated with ongoing research and consider participating in studies to contribute to the growing body of evidence.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Use of telehealth for facilitating the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A scoping review.


Citation: Alfuraydan, M., Croxall, J., Hurt, L., Kerr, M., & Brophy, S. (2020). Use of telehealth for facilitating the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A scoping review. PLoS ONE, 15(7), e0236415. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236415
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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